2016 Ram 1500 driver assistance & safety tech problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Aug 13, 2026FLBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   The dealership said I need my ABS module replaced due to the lights on the dashboard and my ABS braking system and cruise control not working. I had them order the module and paid for it. I finally asked for a refund. where it has been on backorder for 18 months as of 8/13/2026, with no idea of when it will come in if it comes in at all. This is an extremely disturbing situation and safety issue of not having the anti-braking system in operative.

   NHTSA complaint #11756739 · source
2. Filed Dec 11, 2025WABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control

   The ABS system and cruise control are currently inoperative. The ABS module has been diagnosed as faulty, but the replacement part from Chrysler is on a year-long backorder

   NHTSA complaint #11704494 · source
3. Filed Nov 16, 2025GABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   2016 Dodge Ram 1500 truck apparently this is a known issue and the module to fix the antilock brake is impossible to get. I have been researching this and I have thus far not only my year make and model truck but other Dodge trucks with the same failure and not able to get the module. The Dodge Dearler in Hayesville NC ordered this part and I call frequently to inquire as to its arrival. this is a safely issue that need to be addressed

   NHTSA complaint #11699646 · source
4. Filed Oct 5, 2025FLBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   My ABS brake module has failed with warning lights just appearing this month (9/19/25) and I took it to the local RAM Dealer for confirmation of the problem on (09/30/25) and the Ram/Stellantis dealer told me the part is not available anymore, the internet research confirms Stellantis stopped producing the necessary module for my year truck. My truck is paid off and the dealer (Naples Dodge) told me my options was to trade it in to them for a new vehicle offering me only…

   NHTSA complaint #11691496 · source
5. Filed Sep 18, 2025TXBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control

   Traction control light, brake light and abs light all on. Has been burning my 3rd light bulb and dash speedometer goes blank sometimes when driving. Also feels like brakes are engaged while driving sometimes. Check engine light come on and off sometimes. I was told it was The ABS CONTROL MODULE BY DODGE DEALER SHIP. ALSO TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT SOMETIMES. Have to turn vehicle off to reset. But sometimes it takes several of times to reset.

   NHTSA complaint #11688253 · source
6. Filed Aug 18, 2025TXCrashTowedBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   I was involved in a crash that resulted in a fatality on [XXX]. My truck was towed to Five Star Collision Center in Hurst, TX. The repairs were made to the body of my truck. I picked up the truck and ABS warning lights came on. I called Fove Star Collision Center and spoke to my point of contact- Nathan Hultquist. Nathan advised that I should drive the truck back immediately. I took the truck my to Nathan. He advised that I should drive the truck to the closest Dodge…

   NHTSA complaint #11681276 · source
7. Filed Mar 13, 2025UTDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise ControlSteering

   Electronic power steering control has starting to glitch, bind, lock, and restrict turning. Occasionally it will be extremely rigid from one side and then it will proceed to be extremely loose and normal to another side. Varying at different times, and occurs randomly. Sometime it will lock in place while driving and other times it will be completely normal altogether.

   NHTSA complaint #11648234 · source
8. Filed Mar 7, 2025224,000 miTXBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local dealer and an ABS module repair was performed at the owner’s expense; however, the module failed to communicate with the computer system. The service ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was taken back to the same local dealer where it was repaired for the same ABS module failure; however, the failure reoccurred. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11647033 · source
9. Filed Feb 24, 202572,000 miINBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. Additionally, after stopping at a traffic light, the vehicle fishtailed while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the cruise control feature was inoperable. The ABS, traction control, electronic stability control (ESC), and brake warning lights were illuminated. The "Service Traction Control" and…

   NHTSA complaint #11644477 · source
10. Filed Feb 10, 2025MEDriver Assistance & Safety TechSteering

    I am having continuous problems with electric power steering! I’ve taken truck to local dealership! Hights dodge! Madison Maine! Had it inspected while under warranty! Was told no issues with it they claimed they cleaned the connections and claimed that it was working with no issues!! As soon as I left the dealership it started acting up again! The steering wheel will actually get stopped and extremely hard to turn! Almost caused several accidents! The power steering is…

    NHTSA complaint #11641631 · source
11. Filed Jan 5, 2025OHBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

    Ram has an issue with the electronic brake module. It effects the anti-brake, anti-slip, trailer brake, and cruise control. They are aware of it and it is documented on many forums as far back as 2016 on my model. My son has a 2018 2500 and is starting to have the same issues. This is an $1100 job but they don't have the part and can't get it. They say it is on back order? No real guarantee it will even last when it is replaced. This is a hazard driving. And definitely an…

    NHTSA complaint #11634236 · source
12. Filed Nov 20, 202485,000 miARBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    The contact owns a 2016 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving downhill 50-55 MPH and towing a boat, the brake pedal became hard. The brake pedal was hard to depress. The ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control (ESC). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who used a code scanner and determined that the…

    NHTSA complaint #11626470 · source

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